UFO
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The number of UFO sightings in Lincolnshire is on the up, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Defence.

In 2008 the military body received reports of eight extra-terrestrial sightings across the county, compared to five in 2007 and just two in 2006.

Among those from last year included one sighting in Kirton at 4.50pm on November 14.

The caller stated that there were 12 lights in the sky, which then started to fade. Two more brighter lights then appeared and came towards the first ones.

The caller said they were not in formation.

Other sightings were reported in Stickney, Scunthorpe and Horncastle.

In addition the Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian also received several calls during the year about strange lights in the sky and a few around Christmas but these latter ones have been put down to Chinese lanterns being released.